Archery Deer Around Dutton

jrbCO · May 31, 2005

I was fortunate to draw 1 of the 2 NR archery elk tags for Dutton this year (after 11 years of trying). My scouting starts in earnest this coming weekend.

But, my question is about deer in that unit. I think I can buy an over the counter archery tag. What are the deer like on that unit? Do you guys think it would be worthwhile to get a deer tag as well? My emphasis is obviously on elk, but if I am there anyway .........

Thanks.

B_F_E · May 31, 2005

Yes buy the archery deer tag, just don't get your expectation to high, there is a large herd that comes out of the fields from Antimony.

P.S. congrats on the draw.

Gator · May 31, 2005

If you don't buy the tag you will see some monsters, Buy the tag and you will see a few forkies. I WOULD BUY THE TAG.

PleaseDear · May 31, 2005

You can go on your scouting trip this wknd and still have until June 16th to decide if you want to buy a deer tag. They go on sale June 16th. On-line purchase for you would work out fine. I'll be over in your neck of the woods June 17-19th......

TradO · Jun 1, 2005

I've been to Dutton and theres not much there, didn't know there was a deadline unless you were from outta state which means you missed the boat alredy.

Smokepole · Jun 1, 2005

Left over permits can be purchased over the counter at Division Offices or on the UDWR web site starting June 16 at 7:30 am. Both residents and non-residents can buy the available permits. There are around 10,000 archery deer permits availale. It won't hurt to have a deer permit with you. Last year a co-worker was sitting in his stand over an elk wallow hoping for a nice bull to come in. Instead, a very nice buck walked by and he put it down, a very respectable non-typical. Ya never know!!

Smokepole

conch · Jun 2, 2005

I was on the Dutton for the entire archery elk hunt last year. My brother had one of the non-resident tags. During the time there, we saw lots of does, but only one buck. The buck was no monster, but he wasn't to bad either. He was about a 21" maybe 22" 3x4. Like Smokepole said "ya never know". I can't remember what the cost for the additional tag is, but if you can afford to gamble a little money, I would have the deer tag in your possesion. Just don't expect to much. Good luck! Your in for the elk hunt of a lifetime. Enjoy it, very few of your future hunts will compare. Would you like a pinch shooter? LOL! Just kidding...

AndymanSavage · Jun 2, 2005

I know some guys who have shot alot of decent bucks on the dutton and a couple monsters in the 90's. I hunt deer on the boulders side of antimony with a muzzleloader. Shoot me a pm if you want me to get more specific info for ya.
Andy